Friday, August 9, 2013

This isn't
written in stone, meaning while I do pray for my spouse regularly it isn't always with this method, by any means. Often when I pray for my husband, it involves many one sentence thoughts/prayers, randomly
throughout the day. But if and when I want (or need) it to be a bit more intentional in my praying for him, and when I get a chance, it will often be something along these lines...

Here it is...

But, first, I want to say. I
realize this way of praying for your spouse may seem a bit too personal
to share (I'm almost practically blushing myself), but I felt that it just might be
of some encouragement for someone; especially if you find yourself at a
loss on how to pray for your spouse or even where to begin. I'll
be honest, I have no idea where I came up with this idea or from
whom... but it's helpful to know that this way is certainly simple,
effective and certainly beneficial. You'll even notice that I've
implemented some scripture verses to "help me" find the right words.

Oh, and
just remember this method can happen at any time and place. You can
use it during dinner, while snuggling on the couch, or even while riding
in the car. It's not just for when your lying in bed.

Using the Word of God, as a guide...

Take your hand and rest it on his head.
Pray that his mind would be free from worry or discouragement. That he
would think on things that are pure, lovely and true. That his eyes
would be clear and see the vision for his future. That his eyes would
keep focused on the Lord and not on the (crumbling) ground around him.
Pray that his ears would be inclined to hearing truth. That they would
let the "trash & filth" of this world (if that's what
he destined to hearing all day) go in one ear and out the other. May
the words of his mouth be pleasing to the Lord, may they speak kindness
and truth. May there be a door over his lips. Keep his tongue from
speaking evil.

Rest your hand on his shoulder and down his back.
Pray that the weight of this world would not burden his shoulders.
That his shoulders would be held strong and square...not given in to
slump or apathy. "When his back is to the wall - may he remember that
yours was to the cross, Lord". Pray that he would (please) let things
roll off his back instead of bearing the weight of burdens that are not
his to bear.

Reaching around to his chest... and over his heart.
Pray that he would "Trust in the Lord, with all his heart and lean not
unto his own understanding." That his heart would beat true to you as a
spouse, given to faithfulness, and commitment to you and your
marriage. Pray that his heart would remain soft to the way of the
Lord and that it would continue to be a seedbed for growth and
godliness. For out of the heart the mouth speaks...

Down his arms to the tips of his fingers.
Pray that his arms would be strong for the task of care and providing
for his family. May they extend to embrace the hurting and hopeless
around him. May he have hands that are open to caring, sharing,
extending grace and service...willingly. May his hands ever be lifted
up in praise and worship to his Maker. Pointing others to Christ...

Pray that...
when he sits, he will long to be in the presence of Jesus, not seated
among the mockers. That when he stands he will stand among the
faithful...firm to the end...and not in the way of sinners. When he
lies down to sleep - that his sleep will be sweet and that he won't be
afraid. (reflecting on Psalm 1)

Pray
that he will run the race that is set before him... that he will walk
in a manner worthy of the gospel. That his legs will be strong to
endure the journey - whether easy or hard. May his feet be beautiful (I
honestly don't know too many feet that are beautiful), but God's Word
says "how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news". And, so I
ask that they would be quick and ready to go... to share the good news
of the gospel. Maybe your spouse just needs strength to put one foot
forward, on a day-to-day basis... pray that his feet would not stumble,
wander or be tempted to stray. Pray that his feet hold firm and are
focused to closely following in Jesus' foot steps.

and so on, and so on....

See!
how easy it is to pray specifically for your spouse, by taking this
approach? I've got to tell you that I had just written this post and
for some reason "SAVE" did not save... I had to start over with writing
it...devastating, to say the least... but, in which this proves my next point.

Every time I go to using this method for praying for my spouse, the words will be different.
There is no exact formula... even though the idea and method is
essentially the same. And perhaps you've already thought of other
things that you could pray.... and that is wonderful. The point is to Pray for your spouse. Or, for your children...
I can think of the song that says...oh be careful little hands what you
do; little feet where you go; little eyes what you see; little ears
what you hear... It is essentially using the same idea.

** The biggest secret is this; the whole time he thought he was getting a back rub or full body massage. ;)
(ta-daa...there you have it, and now my secret is totally out!) But I
think it's wonderful how we can use what seems as just mere physical
touch with our spouse and in turn, implement a spiritual blessing as
well.

You might be surprised how prayer changes things... not just for
him but for yourself as well.

Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24

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Hello again...
I, Bevy, am a wife to one amazing and hard-working man.
The Mother to three lovely and lively blessings!
A sister. A friend. A homemaker.
Although I fail miserably...I do desire to be that Proverbs 31 woman. One whose heart and home is full of WELCOME and that hosts a Spirit of Hospitality.
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